Biology

Physiology

Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon, primarily black with various zigzagging stripes and bands on its body and limbs. Zebstrika has a long, pointed mane, with two thunderbolt-like protrusions on top of the head resembling horns. The mane extends down its back, ending in a starburst-like shape to form a tail.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Zebstrika is full of explosive power comparable to a flash of lightning. A thunderous roar can be heard when it runs at full speed.

Behavior

It has a violent temper and will release electric sparks from its mane when angered.

Pokédex entries

Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokémon and the evolved form of Blitzle. Zebstrika can be dangerous when angry, shooting lightning in all directions from its mane. It is lightning fast and when running at full gallop, thunder echos through the air.

Trivia

Zebstrika shares the same species name with Electivire. They are both known as Thunderbolt Pokémon.

It is one of a few Pokémon whose species name in English is the same as the name of a move.

Zebstrika is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 497.

Origin

Zebstrika appears to be based on a zebra. It may also be based on two of Helios's steeds that pulled his chariot—Bronte and Sterope—which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively, as Zebstrika's species in Japanese can be translated as the "Thunder and Lightning Pokémon."

Name origin

Zebstrika may be a combination of zebra and strike. It may also be combined with a corruption of eléctrica (Spanish for feminine electric).

Zebraika may be a combination of zebra and 雷火 raika (flash of lightning).